Mark Robins resigns as Barnsley manager

Mark Robins said he was 'proud to have guided Barnsley from the foot of the Championship to safety last season and improve on the league position as well as points total this campaign'. Photograph: Matthew Lewis/Getty Images

Mark Robins has resigned as the Barnsley manager. There was speculation on Thursday that Robins, who replaced Simon Davey at Oakwell in 2009, was set to leave the Tykes after a disagreement with the board over the budget for next season and that a compensation figure had been agreed for his departure.

"Since taking charge of the club, I am proud to have guided Barnsley from the foot of the Championship to safety last season, and improve on the league position as well as points total this campaign, all on a limited budget.

"I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here and I would like to offer my sincere thanks to all the players, my staff who worked so hard to try and bring success on the field and especially the supporters.

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Mark Robins resigns as Barnsley manager

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